Senior Financial Accountant - Outskirts of Reading - Not for Profit Organisation

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant for a not for profit organisation based on the outskirts of Reading, this is an office based position with occasional working days from home. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant with a strong background in payroll management.

In this role you will be supporting the CFO in the day to day financial management of the organisation and working alongside the Finance Assistant. This role combines robust financial management along with payroll operations, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the organisations payroll processes. This generalist role alsoincludes overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, forecast and budgets, quarterly VAT returns, and other statutory returns, including coordinating the annual external audit. This role is central to ensuring the organisations financial and payroll systems operate seamlessly, maintaining compliance while delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Accountant with a strong background in payroll management.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and ability to develop robust financial models.
• Demonstrated experience in managing monthly payroll processes and handling confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in preparing management accounts, financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills to present financial information and deliver training effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial and payroll systems

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with SAGE Payroll and Sage Line 50 packages.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and governance within the charity sector.
• Previous experience with Direct Debit Schemes, Large Donor Programs, and Gift Aid.